The
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the codification of the general and
permanent rules and regulations published in the Federal Register by the
executive departments and agencies of the Federal Government of the United
States.

The CFR is
published by the Office of the Federal Register, an agency of the National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA), it is divided into 50 titles that
represent the broad areas subject to Federal regulation.

This
guidance replaces the widely used 'Manual of Fingerprint Development
Techniques' 2nd Edition. It has been vastly revised and extended and it is
present in a new style to reflect advances in both science and operational
practice.

The
Law Commission is a statutory independent body that work to ensure the law is
as fair, modern, simple and as cost-effective as possible. Reports from the
Commission are based upon research and consultations in order to make
systematic recommendations for consideration by the UK Parliament.

The
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 codes of practice regulate police powers,
and protect public rights. These titles set out to strike the right balance
between the powers of the police, and the rights and freedoms of the public.
Maintaining that balance is a central element of PACE.